PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon prepares to take in approximately 1,200 Afghan refugees in the next 12 months, state lawmakers are asking the Legislature’s emergency board for an additional $18 million to expand services and capacity. A letter issued last week by state Rep. Khanh Pham and state Sen.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Sundown Sunday marked the start of Hanukkah and Vancouver, Hillsboro and Portland all honored the event by lighting menorahs. In Vancouver, the celebrations took place at Esther Short Park where the Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County held its “Fire on Ice” event. In Hillsboro, a large public menorah was lit at Jerry Willey Plaza on Northeast Orenco Station Loop.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Museum stores around the U.S. are trying to make themselves known during a week when so many people are out shopping for holiday gifts. The Oregon Historical Society and the Portland art museum are no exception. Between Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, museums are squeezing in “Museum Store Sunday.” About 1,700 stores inside museums across the country celebrated with special discounts.

Oregon museums hope to draw shoppers on ‘Museum Store Sunday’

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- In one Salem neighborhood, residents say there’s a group of Grinches trying to ruin the holidays for everyone. A handful of people were caught on camera in separate incidents. They vandalized Christmas decorations and in some cases stole them. Salem residents say this has been happening over the span of two weeks. Video shows the same vehicle and people involved in at least two attacks on one home.

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A woman died Saturday night in a fire that heavily damaged her home in Juniper Canyon, south of Prineville, that investigators said likely was caused by careless smoking.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- One person was injured in a shooting in Rainier Sunday afternoon, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the Rainier area at around 12:45 p.m. At the scene, deputies learned one person had already been taken to St. John Medical Center. The Columbia County Major Crimes Team was called in to investigate.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Firefighters are attempting to rescue two dogs and a person trapped in the woods of the Columbia River Gorge area. According to the Corbett Fire Department, the two dogs got trapped below an almost-vertical ridge and someone went down to save them. That person then got stuck, too, CFD said.

Firefighters rescue trapped dogs, person in Columbia River Gorge area

ODOT: Valley, No. Coast – OR 34 Alsea Highway is closed following a crash at Decker Road, five miles west of the intersection with U.S. 20. Travelers should take alternate routes and expect delays through the afternoon. Watch for responders in the area. More Info Here

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